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My weekend with MAVEN

On November 16 and 18, I was lucky enough to attend the #NASAsocial for the launch of the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) spacecraft aboard an Atlas V Centaur rocket. The program put together by NASA was, as always, top notch. Before I get into details, here’s the money shot:

As with every #NASAsocial experience, it was my fellow attendees that made it such an amazing time. I met so may wonderful people, many of whom become instant friends. I mean, how many people do you know who would voluntarily use their turn in front of the countdown clock to do a jump photo with you?

Photo courtesy of JR HehnlyAfter all, the best part of #NASAsocials are the people.